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Speakers urge Wentzville R‑IV trustees to avoid immigration‑status inquiries and protect all students’ education
4726460 · June 19, 2025
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Two public commenters told the board that immigration status is a regulatory, not criminal matter, and urged trustees to focus on protecting every student’s right to education and avoid policies that would target undocumented children.
WENTZVILLE, Mo. — During the public comment period June 18, community members urged the Wentzville R‑IV School District board to avoid actions that would target students by immigration status and to protect services relied upon by many students.
Maggie Biesenthal, a former immigration attorney, told trustees that being present in the United…
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